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City of Fairview Heights City Council met Feb. 18

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Fairview Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Mark T. Kupsky in the City Council Chambers, 10025 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights, IL and also conducted virtually for guest attendees and City Council members per Resolution 4391-2021 with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by City Clerk Karen Kaufhold. 

ROLL CALL 

Roll call of Aldermen present: Barbara Brumfield, Brenda Wagner, Pat Peck, Ryan Vickers and Anthony LeFlore. Bill Poletti, Denise Williams, and Josh Frawley were excused to attend virtually. Frank Menn and Harry Zimmerman were absent - excused - sick. City Clerk Karen Kaufhold and Attorney Andrew Hoerner were present. 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 

None 

CONSENT AGENDA 

Alderman Pat Peck moved to approve the February 4th, 2025 City Council Meeting minutes. Seconded by Alderman Ryan Vickers. 

Roll call on the February 4th, 2025 City Council Meeting minutes showed Aldermen Poletti, Williams, Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, Peck, Vickers, and LeFlore voting "Yea". Aldermen Menn and Zimmerman were absent. Motion passed with 8 yeas and 2 absent. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS 

The Mayor announced that the Community Committee meeting is scheduled for February 19th, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. 

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR 

The Mayor began by stating bad weather is on the way, so please be careful, be mindful of friends, neighbors, seniors and pets by checking in on them. Mayor Kupsky announced this Thursday, is a workshop for the Lincoln Trail Great Streets Plan, in the REC room, behind the Police Station, open to public at 7:30 P.M. The Mayor shared with us that his former Administrative Assistant, Kathy Frawley, sent in a thank you note showing her appreciation for her years of service with the City of Fairview Heights. 

COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS 

Alderman Pat Peck announced she attended a ribbon cutting for Ink-Us Custom Printing and was very impressed with the Grand Opening and Owner, Derrick Givens, work ethic. 

Chief Steve Johnson stated that if we could use consideration in asking for consent before using any photos of law enforcement for political campaign. 

COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS CONTINUED 

Alderman Ryan Vickers responded to Chief Steve Johnson's comment and Alderman Vickers use of a photo. 

NEW BUSINESS 

The Mayor stated that we will re-arrange the order of the Agenda items, reading and voting on Proposed Ordinance No. 02-'25 before Proposed Resolution No. 15-'25. 

Proposed Resolution No. 12 -'25 a Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code. Motion by Alderman Wagner. Seconded by Alderman Peck. 

Roll call on the Proposed Resolution No. 12-'25 showed Aldermen Poletti, Williams, Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, Peck, Vickers, and LeFlore voting "Yea". Aldermen Menn and Zimmerman were absent. Motion passed with 8 yeas and 2 absent. 

Proposed Resolution No. 12-'25 passed on 8 yeas and 2 absent. 

Proposed Resolution No. 12-'25 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4615-2025 

Proposed Resolution No. 13 -'25 a Resolution authorizing the Mayor, City Clerk, and City Council to adopt the Fairview Height's ADA Transition Plan. Motion by Alderman Wagner. Seconded by Alderman Peck. 

Roll call on the Proposed Resolution No. 13-'25 showed Aldermen Poletti, Williams, Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, Peck, Vickers, and LeFlore voting "Yea". Aldermen Menn and Zimmerman were absent. Motion passed with 8 yeas and 2 absent. 

Proposed Resolution No. 13-'25 passed on 8 yeas and 2 absent. 

Proposed Resolution No. 13-'25 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4616-2025 

Proposed Resolution No. 14 -'25 a Resolution amending Resolution 2731-00, A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a second amendment to PCS Site Agreement Lease to extend the current lease to expire on January 28, 2049. Motion by Alderman Poletti. Seconded by Alderman Wagner. 

Roll call on the Proposed Resolution No. 14-'25 showed Aldermen Poletti, Williams, Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, Peck, Vickers, and LeFlore voting "Yea". Aldermen Menn and Zimmerman were absent. Motion passed with 8 yeas and 2 absent. 

Proposed Resolution No. 14-'25 passed on 8 yeas and 2 absent. 

Proposed Resolution No. 14-'25 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4617-2025 

As announced previously by Mayor Kupsky, we will be reading Ordinance No. 02-'25, voting on establishing a budget for the City of Fairview Heights for fiscal year 2024-2025, before voting on Proposed Resolution No. 15-'25. 

Proposed Ordinance 02-'25 an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1963-2024, passed April 16, 2024 and approved April 17, 204; an Ordinance establishing a budget for the City of Fairview Heights for the fiscal year 2024-2025. Motion by Alderman Brumfield. Seconded by Alderman Peck. 

Motion by Alderman Poletti to advance Proposed Ordinance 02-'25 to the second reading. Seconded by Alderman Peck. 

Roll call to advance Proposed Ordinance 02-'25 to the second reading showed Aldermen Poletti, Williams, Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, Peck, Vickers, and LeFlore voting "Yea". Aldermen Menn and Zimmerman were absent. Motion passed with 8 yeas and 2 absent. 

NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED 

Roll call on Proposed Ordinance 02-25 showed Aldermen Poletti, Williams, Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, Peck, Vickers, and LeFlore voting "Yea". Aldermen Menn and Zimmerman were absent. Motion passed with 8 yeas and 2 absent. 

Proposed Ordinance No. 02-'25 passed on 8 yeas and 2 absent. 

Proposed Resolution No. 02-'25 now becomes ORDINANCE NO. 1986-2025 

Proposed Resolution No. 15 -'25 a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Holland Construction Services, Inc. for Pre-Construction Manager as Constructor Services for the construction of the Pleasant Ridge Park and The REC Expansion Project. Motion by Alderman Brumfield. Seconded by Alderman Vickers. 

Roll call on the Proposed Resolution No. 15-'25 showed Aldermen Poletti, Williams, Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, Peck, Vickers, and LeFlore voting "Yea". Aldermen Menn and Zimmerman were absent. Motion passed with 8 yeas and 2 absent. 

Proposed Resolution No. 15-'25 passed on 8 yeas and 2 absent. 

Proposed Resolution No. 15-25 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4618-2025 

Alderman Wagner moved to adjourn. Seconded by Alderman LeFlore. Motion carried. 

Meeting adjourned at 7:24 P.M.

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